According to the Qingxuan Dao Sect's patriarch, he planned to wait until the affairs of the Sun Realm were settled before making demands of Zhenru.

By then, the deed would have been done, and Zhenru would have had no way to refuse, but Zhenru didn't give him that chance.

The patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect smiled helplessly:

"It seems that you, Fellow Daoist, prefer things to be clear and distinct. In that case, I will not beat around the bush."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Zhenru still remembers those vines with varying vitality on the door when we left the ancient secret realm?"

Zhenru nodded. She not only saw it, but even made a guess on the spot whether the strength of the vines represented the strength of a realm.

Although it was impossible to verify them all later, most of them were similar to what Zhenru had guessed.

Zhenru recalled that the portal belonging to the Solid Spirit Realm was an old, gnarled tree with lush foliage. Among all the portals in the square at the time, it was one of the most eye-catching.

What does it mean that the Qingxuan Dao Sect would mention such a powerful realm at this time?

The patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect, seeing that Zhenru was puzzled, continued:

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Zhenru only saw the flourishing vitality of the Solid Spirit Realm and did not notice that those vines are full of old leaves, with very few or almost no new buds sprouting?"

If only the previous part were mentioned, Zhenru might not have understood it immediately, but once this was said, she instantly understood.

Everything that reaches its peak must decline.

If the old leaves don't sprout new buds, the vines will wither once the old leaves fall off.

The prosperity of the Spirit Realm has reached its peak, and according to the laws of nature, it can only decline from here on out.

"So, what help can I offer? The forces of nature are irreversible."

The patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect stroked his beard, smiled, and nodded in agreement.

"The power of nature is indeed irreversible, at least it's not something we cultivators in the lower realm can do, and our Solid Spirit Realm isn't so far-fetched."

"But if it's just about fostering new life, it's much easier."

As the patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect spoke, he turned his head and gestured to the Qingxuan Sect Master standing beside him. Seeing the patriarch's signal, the Qingxuan Sect Master respectfully walked up to Zhenru and took out a wooden box.

Zhenru raised her eyebrows, but did not reach out to take it. Her gaze fell on the wooden box, and the box opened automatically, revealing a seed carefully protected in the center.

Even if you don't recognize what kind of seed it is, you can easily guess what that kind of seed is.

"Want to cultivate a new mother tree?"

The patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect nodded, reached out and picked up the box, handing it to Zhenru as he earnestly said:

“That’s right. Fellow Daoist Zhenru only needs to help cultivate the mother tree. We will not trouble you with anything else. If you are willing to provide assistance, we will also pay you the same reward.”

Zhenru looked down at the seeds, and without making any evasive excuses, frankly expressed her concerns:

“If that’s all there is to it, I’d be happy to help, but I can’t guarantee that my space can sustain the mother tree of the Solid Spirit Realm.”

"There's another point. I can't guarantee how long I can stay in the lower realm. What if there isn't enough time for the mother tree to grow? After all, no one knows how long it will take for the mother tree of the Solid Spirit Realm to sprout and grow."

Even when one mother tree is at its peak, it is unknown whether another mother tree can be cultivated.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenru need not worry. As long as you agree to this request and do your best, you will not have to bear any other consequences."

"The Mother Tree in the Solid Spirit Realm is currently in a state of decline and will likely remain so for at least one or two thousand years. Fellow Daoist Zhenru's place here is one of the solutions we've been considering."

When the patriarch of the Qingxuan Dao Sect said this, his face was relaxed and peaceful, and his eyes were full of openness, as if he was making long-term plans for the Solid Spirit Realm.

If one can truly feel the energy within their body, ascension is just around the corner. The Solid Spirit Realm thousands of years later will be of little concern to this ancestor.

Compared to the ancestors of the Sun Realm, such ancestors made me feel indescribable. At the same time, I couldn't help but wonder, if the Sun Realm's fate were to befall the Solid Spirit Realm, would these ancestors still be so selfless towards their descendants?

Or will he become like the Ancestor of the Sun Realm?

If she hadn't thought about this question deeply, even putting herself in that situation, she wouldn't seem to be able to get a definitive answer.

It might not happen in a short time, but what about hundreds or thousands of years?

Setting aside her assumptions, Zhenru no longer hesitated, reached out and took the wooden box, directly tossed the seeds into her spatial storage, and said to the Qingxuan Dao Sect Ancestor:

"Fellow Daoist, if you have considered this carefully, and the younger generation of the Spirit Realm is fortunate, then I will do my best to try."

That's how it was settled. Even though that seed was so important to the entire Solid Spirit Realm, after giving it to Zhenru, there were no further instructions. Just like when Zhenru discussed the Sun Realm with Ancestor Qingxuan, there was no excessive interference in the details.

However, it was precisely these details that gave a great shock to those in the Sun Realm who were blinded by their obsessions.

After Zhenru left, she knew very well the character of those old men. They would definitely not let go of those who stood on her side. Even with Si Qing helping her, it would be difficult to resist them for long.

The help that Zhenru brought from the Solid Spirit Realm descended from the sky when the Ancestor of the Sun Realm attempted to search Wuchen's soul.

"Tsk, while the younger generation is working hard to save the Sun Realm, you all are trying to drain the Sun Realm dry to ascend. Are you sure you can ascend this way?"

The ancestors from the Solid Spirit Realm were not only the ancestors of the Azure Profound Dao Sect, but also ancestors from other sects. Although their numbers were not large, their deterrent effect on the ancestors of the Sunrise Realm was sufficient.

The one who spoke was the patriarch representing the Qingxuan Dao Sect. His words stopped the perpetrators, and they realized that the dozen or so people who suddenly appeared with such imposing presence were not from the Yaori Realm at all.

"Where do you all come from? This is an internal matter of my Sun Realm, and you'd better not meddle in other people's business."

The patriarch of Qingxuan Dao Sect seemed to have received Zhenru's instructions. He rescued Wuchen from the clutches of evil and then chatted idly with the patriarch of Yaori Realm.

“We are naturally friends of Fellow Daoist Zhenru. We came here specifically to lend a hand in order to help Fellow Daoist Zhenru save the Sun Realm, so it’s not like we’re meddling in other people’s business.”

"Impossible! The Sun Realm has long been isolated from the outside world; you cannot easily enter or leave!"

The old ancestor of the Sun Realm clearly didn't believe it. As he spoke, he looked around to see if there was any hidden passage nearby.

Among the other elders, seeing that those they had captured had already been taken away by the elders of the Solid Spirit Realm, some realized what was happening and said:

"Never mind that now. Where is Zhenru? Let her come here herself. What's the point of you coming here? Even if you're from the same lower realm, you can't just interfere in the affairs of other realms!"

Upon hearing this, the patriarch of the Solid Spirit Realm merely chuckled and looked up at the unseen void, saying:

"Looking for Fellow Daoist Zhenru? Don't worry, she's busy saving the Sun Realm. She'll be back when she's done."